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I opened the Law Office of David Stern because I'm passionate about helping people. My experience in the financial world provided me with a unique perspective on the problems everyone faces in realizing their dreams. This enables me to better help my clients take care of their families, homes and businesses, protect their assets and efficiently pass them to those they hold most important. Please contact mefor a conversation to see if we may be a good fit for each other.
I was born and raised in the East suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio with dreams of making something substantial of my life. I received my B.A. from Vassar College in 2002. I quickly moved to New York City where, having always felt a deep passion for justice and a desire to help others, I attended New York Law School, graduating with a J.D. in 2007. After some experience working in operational real estate law at Forest City Ratner Companies, followed by a stint at Bloomberg Law, where I helped develop their legal search platform, I transitioned out of the legal field and into the financial world. The next six years were spent between First Investors and Strategies For Wealth, helping clients while learning about the struggles they faced trying to save money in the face of consumerism, taxes, familial conflict and the estate planning process. Ultimately, my interest in the financial world gave way to my love and respect for the law, where I felt I had a far greater ability to make an impact on people's lives. I look forward to the opportunity to be of service.
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Acquired: 2022
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Posted by Christine F Clancy | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I needed to have New York State wills, durable powers of attorney, and living wills drawn up. All of the interactions that we had with David Stern were efficient and professional. He answered all of our questions in a timely fashion and was able to explain the intricacies of the will...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired David to prepare our will, health care proxy, and power of attorney. He was professional, responsive, and I would recommend his services.
Posted by Chris | February 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I hired David to help review/negotiate a commercial lease for my company and we really enjoyed working with him. He was able to help us distill complex legal language into easy to understand terms, and was able to effectively communicate our concerns with the contract. His guidance helped us sidestep...
Posted by Kristina | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Like many couples with young children, we knew we needed a Will and to have all our finances in order but could never find the time. Our financial planner recommended David and we could not have been more pleased with the care and attention David provided. He understood that with small children our s...
Posted by Virginia | January 23, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I consulted David during a recent conflict with my now former employer. Without his assistance, I wouldn't have understood the legal implications of my employer's actions or my rights. He didn't hesitate to place my interests before his own, and since the particulars of my circumstances didn't fall...
"David Stern is very knowledgeable and well-informed attorney. He provides able counsel to those seeking advice concerning their estate planning needs."
"I've know David for a while now, and I can recommend him in the areas of estate planning and trusts. I have also seen him work hard to help his clients get the best possible outcome that they are entitled to."
Wills and living wills lawyer | Jan 19
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2011
Sophomore of the Year, First Investors Corp.
2016 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Law Office of David Stern
2013 - 2015
Associate, Strategies For Wealth
2012 - 2015
Partner, Hoberman-Kelly & Stern, LLP
2009 - 2013
Senior Financial Professional, First Investors Corporation
2008 - 2009
Legal Analyst, Robert Half Legal
2006 - 2008
Legal Intern, Forest City Ratner Companies
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern, ICC Industries
2014 - Present
Vassar Club of New YorkBoard Member
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2007
J.D.
2002
B.A.
2016
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